Royals pitcher Danny Duffy pleads guilty to DUI
Duffy entered the plea last week, will pay $1,220 in fines and court fees
Duffy entered the plea last week, will pay $1,220 in fines and court fees
Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Overland Park and has been placed on a year's probation.
Sean Reilly, a spokesman for the city of Overland Park said Tuesday Duffy entered the plea last week and will pay $1,220 in fines and court fees. Duffy must report to a probation officer once a month and abstain from drugs and alcohol. He also will be subject to random breath, urine or blood screenings.
Royals spokesman Mike Swanson said the plea is a matter between Duffy, his representatives and the city.
Overland Park Police stopped and cited Duffy in August after he returned to Kansas City during a road trip for an exam on the elbow of his pitching arm. Police said the incident happened in the 136 block of Metcalf Avenue.
Witnesses said the incident happened at a Burger King in the area. Employees said a man, identified as Duffy, ordered his food, then pulled around to pay. But when the time came to pull up and pick up the food, the vehicle never pulled up. Employees went to check on the driver, and found Duffy passed out in the driver's seat of the vehicle. Employees reportedly struggled to get Duffy to wake up. Eventually someone called police who responded and ticketed Duffy.
The left-hander underwent surgery in October and is expected to be ready for spring training next month.
Duffy went 9-10 with a 3.81 ERA over 24 starts in the first season of a five-year, $65 million contract extension. He struck out 130 while issuing just 41 walks, and was expected to be the ace of a rebuilt starting rotation.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.